Director Damien Leone discusses 'Terrifier 3' and its homage to 'Psycho' as film opens in theaters

"Terrifier 3," directed by Damien Leone, opens in theaters on Friday. The film features Art the Clown, who returns to terrorize Sienna Shaw during Christmas. It includes a graphic homage to Alfred Hitchcock's "Psycho," replacing the knife with a chainsaw. With a budget of $2 million, significantly higher than its predecessor, Leone enhanced special effects by collaborating with expert Christien Tinsley. This allowed for improved production quality and more expressive character portrayals, particularly for Art the Clown. Leone remains cautious about crossing certain lines in horror, particularly regarding violence against children. He aims to balance shock value with audience sensibilities. A cliffhanger at the end of "Terrifier 3" sets the stage for a fourth film, which is already in development.